Diversity Week being reconceptualized to better align with D128’s mission
Savanna Winiecki, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019
Diversity Week at LHS is being reimagined to better align with D128’s DARING mission to be more authentic and genuine throughout the year, rather than one concentrated week of celebration, according to school officials. Since the 2016-17 school year, three separate weeks have been set aside and ...
LHS implements Tandem app into curriculum
Molly Boufford, News Editor
March 7, 2019
Filed under Libertyville/Local, News
Libertyville Spanish IV classes have introduced a new element to the standard curriculum to connect with native speakers from Spanish-speaking countries through an app called Tandem, which has been around since 2014. The idea of using Tandem was brought to the attention of Spanish IV teacher Mrs. E...
Changes within Libertyville Physical Education Department on the way
Charlotte Pulte, Staff Member
March 6, 2019
Filed under Libertyville/Local, News
Throughout the year, LHS has implemented many new changes across campus, but recently there has been more discussion about new physical education uniforms and a new class being offered to students. Senior Lisa Lamb seeks to change what students are required to wear during PE classes at LHS. As a part...
New clubs started at Libertyville High School
Charlotte Pulte, Staff Member
February 8, 2019
Filed under Libertyville/Local, News, Showcase
At Libertyville High School, there are around 70 clubs that students can choose to participate in. This year, four new pilot clubs have been created: Cubing Cats, Change My Mind, Powerlifting Club and German Social Club. These clubs, however, are not official yet. All new clubs at LHS start as a ...
Red for Ed movement supported by LHS teachers
Molly Boufford, News Editor
February 8, 2019
Filed under Libertyville/Local, News
At Libertyville High School and other schools around the county and country, teachers unions are taking part in the national Red for Ed movement, which advocates for better pay for teachers and more resources for students, among other specific needs relating to each individual school contract. The Red fo...
Max Schewitz Foundation to visit LHS on March 13
Moira Duffy, Staff Member
February 7, 2019
Filed under Libertyville/Local, News
The Max Schewitz Foundation, a nonprofit organization run by Mary Beth Schewitz, has the dual missions of preventing sudden cardiac death, particularly in young people, and supporting wildlife conservation in Max’s name. The Max Schewitz Foundation will visit LHS on March 13 to administer a rou...
Striving towards standards
Aliya Haddon, Staffer
February 5, 2019
Filed under News
In several classrooms at LHS, percentages are on the way out and standards-based grading is on its way in. Certain teachers in several different departments have introduced this new grading system into their classes this year. Multiple English teachers who are using standards-based grading (SBG) ...
Different Spots Vacationed By LHS Students Over Winter Break
Ariella Bucio, Staff Member
January 23, 2019
Filed under Features, International, National, News
During winter break, some students at LHS went to different places, either within the country or around the world. The activities that they participated in varied from sailing, skiing, and going to a football game. A few of those students were asked to share their favorite part of their vacation. &nb...
Kylee Kraus, skilled skier, graduates early
Charlotte Pulte, Staff Member
January 23, 2019
Filed under Libertyville/Local, News
Senior Kylee Kraus, a lifelong skier and Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort employee, graduated early last semester after accumulating all of the necessary credits. Kraus, who has been skiing since she was 2 years old, has been racing competitively since she was in seventh grade. She is on the Wilmot Jun...
Libertyville High School hosts Eighth Grade Orientation
Carly Wagner, Staff Member
January 13, 2019
Filed under Libertyville/Local, News
On Jan. 10, Libertyville High School hosted its annual Eighth Grade Orientation, which informs incoming freshmen on what life is like for students, course selection and activities that they may become involved in. The main presentation was held in the auditorium, and it was filled with bright beams of lig...
Savanna Winiecki, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019 • No Comments
Diversity Week at LHS is being reimagined to better align with D128’s DARING mission to be more authentic and genuine throughout the year, rather than one concentrated week...
Kirsten Townander, Staff Member
March 20, 2019 • No Comments
The LHS jazz ensembles performed their annual winter concert in the Butler Lake Auditorium on Thursday, March 14. Famous jazz musicians whose work was featured included...
Maggie Evers, Sports Editor
March 15, 2019 • No Comments
Ranked 14th in the Daily Herald’s preseason girls soccer Top 20 poll, the Cats started their season off on the right foot as they prevailed over the Hersey Huskies 1-0 on...